Central Cold Solutions Breaks Ground on Cold Storage Facility
When Farm Credit members Shane and Susan Dickson recognized a need for a cold storage facility in Central Arkansas, they decided to take action. Representatives gathered to break ground on the 135,000-square-foot facility, which is set for completion in 2025.
Conway is getting colder! Arkansas’s economic development has taken a significant leap forward with the groundbreaking of a new cutting-edge cold storage facility, which took place on August 13. Expertly designed and constructed by Ti Cold, Central Cold Solutions is owned and operated by Shane and Susan Dickson.
This facility is strategically located at 1300 Mayor Lane in Conway to serve Little Rock and the surrounding region. The groundbreaking event highlighted the site, which will soon boast over 135,000 square feet and 17,650 pallet positions. The expansive site is expected to create at least 200 jobs for local and regional residents.
Accepting a new challenge is familiar territory for Shane and Susan. Renowned for their tireless work ethic and impressive track record, they have made their mark on numerous local enterprises, including their CCS trucking company, popular restaurants, convenience stores, and flourishing cowboy church.
“Shane and Susan’s journey is a testament to the power of vision, hard work, and a deep-rooted commitment to creating a better tomorrow for everyone in our community,” said Rob Adams, Executive Vice President, Ti Cold.
“Working with my regional manufactory and processing partners, I became aware of the need for a cold storage facility in the Conway community. We’ve dedicated the best of our time and attention to assuring Central Cold Solutions is a quality asset that will serve the area for decades to come,” stated Shane Dickson, President and CEO of Central Cold Solutions.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, including executive representatives from the Conway Chamber of Commerce. Also present were Allen Dodson, Faulkner County Judge, and Conway Mayor Bart Castleberry.
Ti Cold provided the crowd with detailed information about the project, with Rob Adams, Executive Vice President; Logan Stuller, Account Manager/Business Development; and Sam Tippmann, CEO/President of Ti Cold. Shane Dickson, President and CEO of Central Cold Solutions, also expressed his gratitude to Ti Cold for their partnership on the project.
Ti Cold has estimated that the facility will be ready and running by the early second quarter of 2025.
Adapted from a TiCold.com article posted on August 19, 2024.
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